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Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 16:9

Annotations upon the Holy Bible. Browse this work.

Romans16:9

9. Salute Urban our helper in Christ , and Stachys my beloved .

This also is a Roman Name; it was coveted afterwards by many Bishops of Rome.

The same that was said of Aquila and Priscilla. v. 3. Possibly he might be one of their Teachers.

This is a Greek name, which signifieth an ear of corn. Some have reported, He was the first Bishop of Constantinople; He was doubtless a Person eminent in grace and gifts, or else the Apostle would never have Dignified him with this additional Commendation, that he was beloved of him, or dear to him.

Marginal references: Or, fellow labourer.

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